Blogger #1

Brother:
1. Who is the most influential person in your life and why?

The most influential person in my life is my dad, he's influential to me because he has worked so hard all his life to achieve the things he has now. He's always been there for me and reminds me that I need to work hard to achieve the things I want. He also teaches me that I need a good education, so I won't have to work a hard job like him.
2. What is the last thing you read, heard, saw or encountered that made you reconsider your values or beliefs? Describe that moment and what you thought.  
The last thing I encountered was a friend of mine passing at an early age. This made me realize how short life can be. It changed my beliefs of life by showing me that we can go any day, so now I try to live life to the fullest.

3. What or who is the most important thing in your life and why? 

Basketball is the most important thing is my life. It's my get away from life. It's the thing that motivates me to do well in life and to keep on practicing so I can get to the place I want to be in life. I can play the game for hours and forget about everything. I loved it ever since I was young. I continue to practice and to play as hard as I can, hoping to be up with the best one day.

Cousin:

1. Who is the most influential person in your life and why?

The person who has influenced me the most is my mom. She grew up with a tough early life, but she kept working hard with her siblings to get where they are now. She teaches me the values in life and lets me go my own path to where I can be successful and happy. She has always been there for me through thick and thin, and she continues to work hard to support my brothers and I.

2. What is the last thing you read, heard, saw or encountered that made you reconsider your values or beliefs? Describe that moment and what you thought.  

I haven't encountered, heard, or read anything that has changed my beliefs, but I've noticed I have been missing something in my life. I felt like I wasn't taking enough risks in my life. I guess I encountered that one of my good friends dropped out of college and started producing music and actually got somewhere with it. I want to be able to take risks like that, I'm not saying I want to drop out, but I feel like I need to take more risks and do something that makes me more happy has a person.

3. What or who is the most important thing in your life and why? 

The most important thing in my life right now is probably finishing off college within this year. It's the door that is between me and the real world. I need to open this door so I can finally walk my own path by myself. I'm so excited to see what's next for me, I'm so glad that I'm finishing college this year.